News and Notes from #CanesCamp from www.hurricanesports.com:
· #100 Days Countdown to Kickoff: 15 days (Miami vs. FAU at 8 p.m. on 8/30).
· Thursday was the Canes’ third two-a-days session of #CanesCamp.
· Both Thursday practices were held on the UM intramural fields, while the grounds crew worked on the Greentree Practice Fields.
· After wearing a red (non-contact) jersey Wednesday, junior WR Rashawn Scott was back in a white offense jersey for Thursday’s practice.
· Sophomore RB Brandon Yosha remains in a red (non-contact) jersey, while sophomore DB Deon Bush and junior DL David Perry wore yellow (limited contact) jerseys.
· Thursday’s morning session started late after the campus’s lightning detection system alarm went off at 7 a.m. Practice eventually started after 8:30 a.m. The Canes wore full pads for the morning practice.
More weather delays hampered the start of the afternoon practice session. The Canes went without shoulder pads for the afternoon, practicing for 90 minutes amidst intermittent rain showers.
QUOTABLES
Al Golden on what the biggest things for Friday’s scrimmage…
“It’s time to cut the cord with some of these guys. It can’t be about yelling from the sideline. They’re going to have crowd noise and music. They’ve got to learn to signal. They’ve got to be independent thinkers out there. They’ve got to work collectively in terms of safeties to corners, safeties to linebackers, linebackers to the front. On offense, just getting the signal and playing fast. We’ll see who can play. It’ll probably be 40 to 50 plays with each group. Maybe a little bit more. I think we’ll get a break with the weather. Two nights ago it was nice at night. So I think the guys will be excited about that, and this will obviously set the way it is because it’s two weeks out from FAU.
Golden on how correctable tackling and completion percentage is…
“Well we’ve got to get the tackling squared away fast because that will rear its head in the opening, there’s no question. And you don’t want to be a day late on that. A bad tackling performance in an opener can destroy you so we’re trying to take care of that. Again, there’s excuse for the completion percentage to be the way it is with the experience that we have, with the protection that we’re getting, and the type of Quarterback that we have leading us there’s no excuse for that. So that was disappointing and we’ve got to get it fixed. But as I said, I’m worried about everything right now. We have a long way to go as a team and there’s a lot of practices between now and game week.”
Golden on whether or not the scrimmage will be like a game-like situation…
“Yeah, what we’ll try to do is have orange on one side and white on the other. Again, there’s a sense of comfort if you just go offense and defense because if I’m the second team guard I’m looking at Linder, I’m just waiting for when coach calls me. When they’re on that side, and you’ve got a first until on each side the three’s got to be ready to go. Guys come out and they’ve got to go in. They’ve got to pay attention. But I think the biggest thing is that they learn how to go on and off the field with the sub patterns and it makes them think fast so it’s important for us.”
Beau Sandland on whether spring was different than what he expected…
“I don’t know if it was different than I expected, but
it was definitely a transition period with everybody being bigger, faster,
stronger, smarter and everything at this level. You have to do everything by the
book and do your techniques and your right steps and foot placement or else
you’ll get exposed and stuff. I always said you could get away with it high
school and junior college maybe you wouldn’t get away with it this level with
the athletes and smarter defenders.”
Sandland on his biggest adjustment so far…
“Probably, like I said, maybe the speed. So much faster than junior college and all of the defenders do a way better job at jamming you up at the line and everything like that. Just a combination of all those things… the speed of the game and physicality and just having to know all of your footwork and hand placement and everything.”
Duke Johnson on the importance of Friday’s scrimmage…
“It’s a big deal. The first scrimmage was just to get them warmed up to what we’re going to be doing and how things are working and the other scrimmage is going out there and fighting for your position.”
Stephen Morris on how to improve on pass coverage and percentage…
“I definitely think that’s true. We definitely need to
improve on our completion percentage. I think that the best way to do that is
just take what the defense is giving you and not force anything. All camp we’ve
just been stressing just accuracy and decision making from the quarterback’s
room. And I think Coach Coley’s done an unbelievable job of really stressing
that every single day with us, not letting us forget where we need to be. We’re
trying to have 75 percent at the end of the day for practice. We’ve just got to
do the little things right. That comes with pocket presence, receiving the right
guys, finding the right targets, and never forcing stuff.”
Morris on the process of working on his footwork…
“That started after the (2012) season. Throughout the whole off-season, throughout spring, that’s just been my main concern is just continue to make myself better in the pocket, continue to improve my footwork. And other than that, everything will come after that.”
Morris on what he wants to see at Friday’s scrimmage…
“For the scrimmage tomorrow, I just want to see us compete. I just want to see the defense come out strong. I want to see offense respond well. I want to take care of players. You know, no stupid hits and no cheap shots and stuff like that. I just want to see the offense move the chains.”
But, but, but any annoying turd troll you read continues to insist they sell out every game and they don't need a marquee home game every other year they don't play the Seminoles to win the ticket selling championship that this game is really all about Old Skool! How could they have missed the beaver's plea for help to watch boring games? They wouldn't be talking out of their @$$ just to try and lie themselves into feeling better about their team being cowards most years since '88 now would they?
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | August 16, 2013 at 12:42 PM
OGV bringing the heat. I love it!
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Old skool- interesting, and about time idiots at FU (and other $EC schools) started refusing to pay for those weak out of conference games.
Posted by: j.w. | August 16, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Ohio- I don't mind AQM actually sacking Morris, either. SM was fine, and it just goes to show you what kind of competitor AQM is. Like you said, Miami needs a lot more of those.
Posted by: Kenyon19_BR | August 16, 2013 at 12:57 PM
GOOD JUST GOT BETTER:
Matt Porter @mattyports 15m
#Canes to remove 4 tarps that cover upper corners of Sun Life Stadium for the #Gators game Sept. 7. Increases capacity by more than 9,000.
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 12:58 PM
HERE'S WHAT I SAID ON TWITTER:
Canespace @86Cane 26s
@ChrisFreet @ChrisYandle @Jessehmarks @305Fonzi Canes tix office and Hurricane Club MUST find a way to ensure the tix go to UM fans FIRST.
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 01:04 PM
Projected top preforming freshmen in the acc.
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/accs-impact-freshmen-watch-2013
Posted by: trianglecane | August 16, 2013 at 01:05 PM
I'm glad to see that Al has enough confidence in the players' self-esteem to start voicing public criticism coming out of camp. I was starting to worry that he was one of those goobers who think you can make good things happen just by staying positive.
Posted by: dj moonbat | August 16, 2013 at 01:08 PM
Soup that for posting about our Canes removing the tarps I figured they were going to do that I now think it definitely will be 80,000 plus at Sun Life and hopefully there will be at least 55,000 Canes fans there.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2013 at 01:13 PM
CANE FANS MUST SHOW UP FOR THIS GAME. THERE WILL BE ALOT OF GATORS AT THE GAME
Posted by: canezilla | August 16, 2013 at 01:22 PM
Projected top preforming freshmen in the acc.
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/accs-impact-freshmen-watch-2013
Posted by: trianglecane | August 16, 2013 at 01:05 PM
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Wow, Canes actually getting some notoriety.
Potential Stars = Coley and Figs
Early Contributors = Artie Burns
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 16, 2013 at 01:24 PM
CANE FANS MUST SHOW UP FOR THIS GAME. THERE WILL BE ALOT OF GATORS AT THE GAME
Posted by: canezilla | August 16, 2013 at 01:22 PM
AND SHOW UP EARLY!!!
Traffic and Parking are gonna be NUTS.
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 01:29 PM
Exactly Zilla, and for the record the BCS National Title Game between Alabama and Notre dame had 80,120. I got a feeling thats the crowd I think it will be at Sun Life on September 7th and it better be at least 50,000 Canes fans wanting to see at least 55,000 Canes fans. Lets get this done according to the article in the PBP that said right now the capacity would be 76,554 my guess is 3500 more seats will become available in the next 15 days. Go Canes.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2013 at 01:33 PM
Soup I am glad U told our ticket office on twitter that to its important to sell tickets to our Canes fans first.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2013 at 01:39 PM
Soup,
So who's ineligible for LOF??????
I say,
Offense: Morris & Duke
Defense: Perryman & Bush
Freshmen Offense: Coley
Freshmen Defense: Figs & AQM
Posted by: WWIN | August 16, 2013 at 01:39 PM
say,
Offense: Morris & Duke
Defense: Perryman & Bush
Freshmen Offense: Coley
Freshmen Defense: Figs & AQM
Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | August 16, 2013 at 01:39 PM
LOL WAY TO GO OUT ON A LIMB WWIN..
Posted by: canezilla | August 16, 2013 at 02:09 PM
FLAGS WILL BE FLYING OVER MY CAMP SEPT,7 AT 6:15..THATS THE PLAN!!!
Posted by: canezilla | August 16, 2013 at 02:10 PM
Per Scout:
2014 Franchise QB's:
#2, Stephen Morris (shades of Ryan NAssib)
Impact Transfers:
#10, David Gilbert
RB's:
#8, Duke Johnson
QB's:
#24, Stephen Morris (that's right, 24.)
T's:
#23, Susan's Man
G's:
#16, Brandon Linder
P's:
#21, Pat O'Donnell
KR:
#20, Duke Johnson (!!!)
Posted by: LB | August 16, 2013 at 02:13 PM
Zilla Yes Sir.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2013 at 02:14 PM
Soup,
So who's ineligible for LOF??????
I say,
Offense: Morris & Duke
Defense: Perryman & Bush
Freshmen Offense: Coley
Freshmen Defense: Figs & AQM
Posted by: Willie Will in Nashville | August 16, 2013 at 01:39 PM
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IF this list of ineligibles holds true, here's mine:
Offense: Phillip Dorsett
Defense: TRACY HOWARD!
Freshman Offense: Umm, really? No Coley? LOL
Freshman Defense: Artie Burns
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 16, 2013 at 02:20 PM
FLAGS WILL BE FLYING OVER MY CAMP SEPT,7 AT 6:15..THATS THE PLAN!!!
Posted by: canezilla | August 16, 2013 at 02:10 PM
I plan on being parked and shaking your hand and introducing myself around 6:30 lol
Posted by: UMike | August 16, 2013 at 02:24 PM
Guys wish me some luck I start my National Diploma for coaching soccer today!!! tryna work my way up.. Your boy will be rocking that UM jirt with the big ol U on the Back.
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | August 16, 2013 at 02:31 PM
You can't make freshman ineligible for LOF, that's just crazy because they have no history to draw on at this level to justify their disqualification. I'd argue with a new OC who has never called plays in his career you shouldn't even put Duke or Morris out of selection and as bad as the defense was last year it should be no-holds-barred in regards to selections all along the roster.
Having done almost a decade of these now it's apparent to me that the 'consensous' answers usually end up being off the mark a little except when the talent pool is dangerously low on the roster, which I don't think is the case this year.
I've got a 55/45 UM/UF attendance split this year, much like UM/FSU last season was.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | August 16, 2013 at 02:35 PM
Anyone have the UM roster code for PS3 for 2013 NCAA? (I know someone asked but never seen any replies)
Posted by: Da U N Houston | August 16, 2013 at 02:36 PM
OGV- I'm guessing it will be closer to 66% UM fans. They only sold so many individual tickets for this one.
Posted by: j.w. | August 16, 2013 at 02:44 PM
LOF Phillip Dorsett Offense
Anthony Chickilo Defense
Special Teams Pat O'Donnell.
OGV if the UM/UF attendance split is 55/45 again this year like it was for the UM/FSU game that would be embarrassing and a joke. it better be 65/35 UM/UF split. Go Canes but I am afraid U probably will be correct.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2013 at 02:49 PM
I've got a 55/45 UM/UF attendance split this year, much like UM/FSU last season was.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | August 16, 2013 at 02:35 PM
AS LONG AS THEY DONT SIT NEAR ME!!!! I'LL MAKE THIS GAME VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR ANY GATOR FAN...TO THE WINDOW, TO THE WAAAALLL
Posted by: canezilla | August 16, 2013 at 02:58 PM
I plan on being parked and shaking your hand and introducing myself around 6:30 lol
Posted by: UMike | August 16, 2013 at 02:24 PM
If we leave the Hampton at 6 AM sharp your dream will come true!
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 03:07 PM
2013 LOF Update (since U asked):
INELIGIBLE PLAYERS:
OFFENSE: Morris and Duke.
DEFENSE: Perryman and Chickillo
FRESHMEN: NONE
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 03:09 PM
I know OGV wants him some Olsen Pierre, right?
These are NOT my picks YET, but I like Dallas Crawford and Matt Goudis on offense and Tryriq McCord and Pat O'Donnell on defense.
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 03:11 PM
For Freshman I like DE AQM and RB Gus Edwards.
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 03:12 PM
Got a reply to my email insisting the tix got to UM fans FIRST:
Chris Freet @ChrisFreet
@86Cane @ChrisYandle @Jessehmarks @305Fonzi Great minds think alike
YEAH BUDDY!
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 03:16 PM
FRESHMEN: NONE
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 03:09 PM
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Welp, that changes everything.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 16, 2013 at 03:17 PM
Offense: Phillip Dorsett
Defense: TRACY HOWARD!
Freshman Offense: Stacy Coley
Freshman Defense: Artie Burns
Lock it up.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 16, 2013 at 03:19 PM
So check this out the NASL player of the week is related to Alphonso (Fonzi) Restrepo from the UM Hurricane Club:
Congrats to @DiegoRestrepoGK for also earning the #NASL Play of the Week --> http://www.nasl.com/index.php?id=3&newsid=5211 …
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 03:19 PM
I say it'll be that close to an even split because, let's face it, this is the lizard fans' best road trip possible in the regular season. Why go from one podunk town in Florida to another, even if it is the state capitol when you can hit a real city and have a real weekend with real things to do after and before the game? Plus Palm Beach county is littered with them and the one and half hour drive is nothing.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | August 16, 2013 at 03:35 PM
Offense: Clive Walford
Defense: Jimmy Gaines (only because Jimmy Butler lit it up for the Bulls eht ehm SeeRED) something is saying Jimmy is 12%
Freshman: OdogU
Coach: D'FinallyOfrio(jus pure 12%optimism on that pick)...
12% keys jingling....WWiN WILL Kick U Off the BUS....Undefeated or Bust..
RCCF12%
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000117339359 | August 16, 2013 at 03:35 PM
I have it at about 60/40 UM fans vs UF.
Maybe 70/30 best case scenario?
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 03:36 PM
OGV
I don't know if littered is the right term. I'd say Palm Beach County is infested or infected with Gator fans
Posted by: Old Skool | August 16, 2013 at 03:37 PM
1. Coach: D'FinallyOfrio(jus pure 12%optimism on that pick)...
2. 12% keys jingling....WWiN WILL Kick U Off the BUS....Undefeated or Bust..
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000117339359 | August 16, 2013 at 03:35 PM
1. I forgot about a coach. I got Jethro.
2. U crack me up! I think U got four on da bus so far: RCCF, WWIN, UpNorth and The Dude?
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 03:39 PM
Defensive Freshman: Jermaine Grace
Yup...those are my picks Final Answer..
RCCF12%
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000117339359 | August 16, 2013 at 03:41 PM
Any word on JaWand Blue????
RCCF
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000117339359 | August 16, 2013 at 03:46 PM
Updated LOF Phillip Dorsett Offense
Tyriq McCord Defense
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2013 at 03:47 PM
I know we kinda already got started but save the LOF picks for this weekend. I'll post a separate blog for that.
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 03:49 PM
Ah-hem... everybody EXCEPT OGV look at the third program mentioned:
http://coachingsearch.com/article?a=6-college-football-programs-on-track-for-the-next-level
Posted by: SOUP | August 16, 2013 at 04:11 PM
I'm saying 70/30 Miami fans.....Hell, Florida didn't even sell their allotment of tickets for their beat down against Louisville.
I have around 8 friends (all canes fans) who are going, that don't have season tickets. The game will be epic!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | August 16, 2013 at 04:12 PM
The game will be epic!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | August 16, 2013 at 04:12 PM
BUZZARD WE PASSED THE EPIC STATUS.SINCE THE SEATS WERE ADDED TO FIELD LEVEL ITS NOW GOING TO BE NATIONAL GUARDISH
Posted by: canezilla | August 16, 2013 at 04:20 PM
Per Golden: Bunche out for the year. Achilles tear.
Not good. OL is now officially thin folks.
Posted by: Terrance | August 16, 2013 at 04:18 PM
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Uh, where did U see that?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | August 16, 2013 at 04:46 PM
Offense: Malcolm Lewis
Defense: Rayshawn Jenkins
Freshman: Alex Gall
Posted by: trianglecane | August 16, 2013 at 04:49 PM
Offense: Malcolm Lewis
Defense: Rayshawn Jenkins
Freshman: Artie Burns
Posted by: trianglecane | August 16, 2013 at 04:53 PM